Shado1
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join:2003-01-22
Saint Louis, MO
| Another new build..need help
OK guys...I've really got the bug again to build another system. Here is what I'm looking at.
Coolermaster HAF 932 case $144.98
EVGA P55 SLI Mobo 199.99
Intel core i5 750 or i7 860 (???) 149.99 / 229.99
Gskill Lockjaw 4 gig mem DDR3 1600 90.99
Corsair TX 750 PS 109.99
Some kind of CPU cooler for 1156 (???)
Standard DVD player & burner under 75.00 both
WD Black 1TB HD SATA 99.99
Video card (???)
This will be used mostly for gaming, video encoding, Digital photo editing. I'm building this for my brother, and he cannot spend more than $1200.00, but wants quality parts. Any suggestions for the (???)?
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elios
join:2005-11-15
Springfield, MO
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1 edit | try this again
looks good
imo Corsair ram and the HX750 i like better maybe change to an ASUS mobo
but thats me
ASUS P7P55D PRO
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···13131405
750HX
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···17139010
CORSAIR DOMINATOR
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···20145265
im picking this up soon + an i7 around xmas |
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asdfdfdfdfdf
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What games on what size monitor (or at what resolution)?
For a gaming heavy machine at stock clocks I would use the stock retail cooler.
I would spend the extra money for the 860.
You don't need a $200 motherboard to get a quality board with decent voltage regulation etc. There are sub $150 gigabyte and asus options.
If getting a board with multiple graphics slots is a concern I don't think it should be.
I would get a 5850 radeon.
If your answer to my above questions changes my advice I'll let you know. |
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Shado1
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join:2003-01-22
Saint Louis, MO
| said by asdfdfdfdfdf :
What games on what size monitor (or at what resolution)?
For a gaming heavy machine at stock clocks I would use the stock retail cooler.
I would spend the extra money for the 860.
You don't need a $200 motherboard to get a quality board with decent voltage regulation etc. There are sub $150 gigabyte and asus options.
If getting a board with multiple graphics slots is a concern I don't think it should be.
I would get a 5850 radeon.
If your answer to my above questions changes my advice I'll let you know.
The system will not be overclocked. His monitor is a 22" LCD with a fixed resolution of 1920x1200. He does not plan on using more than one graphics card. Most of what he plays are games like Battlefield 1943, Medal of Honor, Unreal Tournament, and such games. I looked at some of the Asus boards but they are having problems with the CPU sockets, and are currently changing to a different manufacture...it seems that all of the pens from the CPU are not making full contact with the pads. What mobo would you recommend? I like the 5850, but it is so scarce, and the price has jumped up to $300. Since most of what he plays are older games, I'm thinking of nVidia 9800 GTX for now and he can always upgrade later.
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Octavean
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join:2001-03-31
New York, NY
| reply to Shado1
ASUS isn’t the only manufacturer having that problem with Foxconn LGA1156 sockets. These boards presumably wont exhibit problems unless they are overclocked aggressively. I agree however that it might be better to avoid boards that use Foxconn LGA1156 sockets and go for boards with LOTES / Tyco AMP LGA1156 sockets instead. Just to be on the safe side. Normal use should be OK though.
Its not necessary to spend a lot on the motherboard but if USB 3.0 and SATA 6G is of interest or you think it might be in the future the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 has it (albeit at ~$249.99).
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···-Product
Spending a lot on a P55 based board sort of defeats any money saving advantages though. |
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Thislilfishy
join:2008-10-28
Orangeville, ON
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That HAF may be overkill, but it is one kick a$$ case. I bought one becuase I do heavily overclock. Although I don't notice a bit difference in CPU temp, my vid card stays much cooler. The corsair is a good supply as well, an looks good in the case. I got the i7-920 with a huge heatsink..plenty of room. Be aware the case is MASSIVE.
The lithium label was left over vinyl from my boat.
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asdfdfdfdfdf
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I agree if the interest is older games there is no need for a 5850. A 9800gtx is fine.
Ok, If you are concerned about the foxconn socket issue then that rules out the boards I was going to recommend. I don't feel it's much to worry about for most people. You would have to go with the recently released 55A boards with gigabyte to get the socket change. I don't know that gigabyte made the change because they were having so many problems but more as avoidance measure:
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···-Product
I haven't seen reviews on this yet. It does have some of the newest stuff like usb 3 and sata 6Gb but you would be one of the first out of the gate to buy it. |
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Shado1
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join:2003-01-22
Saint Louis, MO | reply to Thislilfishy
I'm currently using the Haf932 with my computer and my brother loves it. It has room to spare and is very quite...something he was adamant about. It has plenty of room to hide cables. |
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Shado1
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Saint Louis, MO
| reply to asdfdfdfdfdf
I haven't seen that board before, but I do like the EVGA boards quite a bit. I did just notice the LE version that has only one 16X slot for video, but still has most features the SLI boards has, and it's $30.00 cheaper. Since we don't plan on overclocking and don't think the Foxcon sockets are an issue, what would you recommend? |
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asdfdfdfdfdf
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»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···13128401
There are some even less expensive gigabyte options for as little as $110 that are still decent quality. |
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Shado1
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Saint Louis, MO
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I just finished building the new rig and used the parts above with the following changes..
Went with the MSI GD80 mobo, Intel Core i7 860, 4 Gig (2x2) Corsair Dominator 1600 memory sticks, Nvidia GTX 275 video card. Got most of the stuff on Black Friday sales and going through the local Micro Center store. Only spent a little over the $1000 and got a killer system. The MSI board is great, and with the OC Genie overclocking is a snap. Without overclocking and just using turbo mode this system is a lot snappier than my X58 920 based system. I may keep this one and give him the 920!!!
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